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Plain but handsome gentlemans costume in Pennsylvania at outbreak of RevolutionShowing the plain but handsome costume of a gentleman in Pennsylvania at the outbreak of the Revolution, c1765, (1937). From " History of American Costume - Book One 1607-1800"
Portrait of Henry Laurens, c1780, (1937). Creator: UnknownPortrait of Henry Laurens, c1780, (1937). Henry Laurens (1724-1792) American merchant, slave trader, and rice planter from South Carolina who became a political leader during the Revolutionary War
A portrait of Catharine Schuyler Van Rensselaer, c1795, (1937). Creator: UnknownA portrait of Catharine Schuyler Van Rensselaer, showing collarette and cuffs of embroidered muslin, c1795, (1937). Catharine Van Rensselaer (1734-1803)
Photograph of a kincob brocade, with silk embroidered stomacher, c1750, (1937)Photograph of a kincob brocade, green figured with flowers in crimson, white, gold and blue, with stomacher in white silk embroidered in colours to match, c1750, (1937)
Seventeenth Century Silver, (c1937). Creator: UnknownSeventeenth Century Silver, (1937). From " History of American Costume - Book One 1607-1800", by Elisabeth McClellan. [Tudor Publishing Company, New York, 1937]
Other Colonial Utensils, c17th century, (1937). Creator: UnknownOther Colonial Utensils, c17th century, (1937). From " History of American Costume - Book One 1607-1800", by Elisabeth McClellan. [Tudor Publishing Company, New York, 1937]
The Young Laird, c1900, (c1930). Creator: Robert Gemmell HutchisonThe Young Laird, c1900, (c1930). A group of Scottish estate workers crowd round to admire their landlords young son, who is dressed in an elaborate white outfit
Mademoiselle de Montpensier, (1627-1693), c1830. Creator: Francois-Seraphin DelpechMademoiselle de Montpensier, (1627-1693), c1830. Anne Marie Louise d Orleans (1627-1693) Duchess of Montpensier and heiresses who died unmarried and childless, leaving a vast fortune to her cousin
Francis I, c1520-1540, (1890). Creator: UnknownFrancis I, c1520-1540, (1890). Francis I of France (1494-1547) King of France from 1515 until his death in 1547 the ninth king from the House of Valois and a patron of the arts
The Emperor Maximilian Surrounded By The Most Illustrious of His Contemporaries (1508-1519), 1890. Maximilian I (1459-1519) Holy Roman Emperor from 1508 until his death
Bruce Castle, c1876. Creator: UnknownBruce Castle, c1876. Grade I listed 16th-century manor house in Lordship Lane, Tottenham, home to Sir William Compton and Sir Rowland Hill, used as a school during the 19th century
Balmes House in 1750, (c1876). Creator: UnknownBalmes House in 1750, (c1876). Balmes House, Hoxton rebuilt by Sir George Whitmore, Lord Mayor of London, purchased by Richard de Beauvoir, and later occupied as a private asylum
Belsize House in 1800, (c1876). Creator: UnknownBelsize House in 1800, c1876. Georgian manor House in Belsize Park, rebuilt and improved upon many times, Spencer Perceval lived here until he became British Prime Minister
Rosslyn House, c1876. Creator: UnknownRosslyn House, c1876. Rosslyn House, former property of Alexander Wedderburn, first Earl of Rosslyn, was sold in 1816 to an undertenant and demolished c1896-1909
Cremorne Farm, 1829, (c1876). Creator: UnknownCremorne Farm, 1829, (c1876). Cremorne House was the residence of the Countess of Huntington, and provided a country retreat from her townhouse in Mayfair
Kingston House, Knightsbridge, c1876. Creator: UnknownKingston House, Knightsbridge, c1876. Kingston House, a Palladian mansion built on the site of the demolished townhouse of Evelyn Pierrepont, 2nd Duke of Kingston-upon-Hull (1711-1773)
Map of Belgravia, 1814, (c1876). Creator: UnknownMap of Belgravia, 1814, (c1876). Developed in the early 19th century by Richard Grosvenor, 2nd Marquess of Westminster under the direction of Thomas Cubitt
Old Mansions in Chelsea, c1876. Creator: UnknownOld Mansions in Chelsea, c1876. From " Old and New London: A Narrative of Its History, Its People, and Its Places. The Western and Northern Studies", by Edward Walford
Councillor Agars House, Somers Town, in 1830, (c1876). Creator: UnknownCouncillor Agars House, Somers Town, in 1830, (c1876). Agar Town was a short-lived area of St Pancras, cleared by the Midland Railway Company land was leased to a Mr
H. W. Betty (The Infant Roscius), c1876. Creator: UnknownH. W. Betty (The Infant Roscius), c1876. William Henry West Betty (1791-1874), popular child actor of 19th century, known as " the Young Roscius of Ampthill Square, Camden
The Old Well Walk, Hampstead, about 1750, (c1876). Creator: UnknownThe Old Well Walk, Hampstead, about 1750, (c1876). The Well Walk, was a fashionable promenade across Hampstead heath with pathways overlooking the Vale of Health
Cromwell House, Highgate, c1876. Creator: UnknownCromwell House, Highgate, c1876. Cromwell House is a Grade I listed building in Highgate built for prosperous London merchant, Richard Sprignell in 1637-8
Dorchester House, 1700, (c1876). Creator: UnknownDorchester House, 1700, (c1876). Dorchester House was a three-storey mansion of brick and stone designed by John Thorpe the elder or younger
The Holme, Regents Park, c1876. Creator: UnknownThe Holme, Regents Park, c1876. The Holme, a mansion in Regents Park, designed by Decimus Burton, as a private residence for the Burton family, built in 1818
Cyrus and Croesus, 1890. Creator: UnknownCyrus and Croesus, 1890. Croesus, king of Lydia, reigned from 560 BC until his defeat by Persian king Cyrus the Great, founder of the Achaemenid empire in 546 BC
Solomons Throne, Restored, 1890. Creator: UnknownSolomons Throne, Restored, 1890. Solomon, king of Israel, reigned c970-931BC. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol. I - Early and Greek History", by Edmund Ollier
Jane Lewson, Remarkable for her age and pecularities, 1821. Creator: Robert CooperJane Lewson, Remarkable for her age and pecularities, 1821. Portrait of elderly wealthy eccentric Jane Lewson (nee Vaughan, died 1816) who claimed to have been born in 1700
The Banquet of Damocles, 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Banquet of Damocles, 1890. Damocles, 4th century BC courtier, swapped places for a day with King Dionysius II who arranged for a sword held by a single hair of a horses tail to hang above his
Street of the Tombs at Athens, Restored, 1890. Creator: UnknownStreet of the Tombs at Athens, Restored, 1890. The Street of the Tombs with sepulchral monuments of families of rich Athenians, dating to late 4th century BC
Portrait of a Lady, c19th century, (1920). Creator: Jan Anthonisz van RavesteynPortrait of a Lady, c19th century, (1920). From " The Connoisseur Vol. LVI" [Otto Limited, London, 1920.]
The Student, c1860-1898, (1906). Creator: Charles GreenThe Student, c1860-1898, (1906). Watercolour by illustrator of historical subjects Charles Green (1840-1898). From " The Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours"
Silver Dinner Service, 1936. Creator: UnknownSilver Dinner Service, 1936. Silver service made by Danish silversmith, Georg Arthur Jensen (1866-1935). From " The Studio Volume III" [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1936.]
Hot Springs, Helena, Montana, c1897. Creator: UnknownHot Springs, Helena, Montana, c1897. Broadwater Natatorium, built in 1889 by Charles Broadwater during the Gold Rush. The hotel was permanently closed in 1941 after damage by earthquakes in 1935
Windsor Hotel, Montreal, Canada, c1897. Creator: UnknownWindsor Hotel, Montreal, Canada, c1897. From " A Tour Through the New World America", by Prof. Geo. R. Cromwell. [C. N. Greig & Co. London, c1897]
Portrait of Marie, daughter of Willem Moreel, 1480. Creator: Hans MemlingPortrait of Marie, daughter of Willem Moreel, 1480. Portrait known as Sibylla Sambetha. Attempts to associate Mary Moreel have been rejected as she would have been too young in 1480 to be the woman
The Landowners Wife in the Morning, 1823, (1965). Creator: Aleksey VenetsianovThe Landowners Wife in the Morning, 1823, (1965). Depiction of Russian feudal life: the nobility interacting with the peasantry
A Boyar Wedding, 1883, (1965). Creator: Klavdi Vasilevich LebedevA Boyar Wedding, 1883, (1965). A young couple of the Russian nobility receive gifts. Painting in the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow
John Julius Angerstein, Esq. 1832. Creator: Edward ScrivenJohn Julius Angerstein, Esq. 1832. Portrait of John Julius Angerstein (1735-1823), English philanthropist, merchant and Lloyds underwriter
The Empress Theodora - Sixth Century, A. D. 1924. Creator: Herbert NorrisThe Empress Theodora - Sixth Century, A.D. 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd, E. P
An Empress of the Second and Third Century, A. D. 1924. Creator: Herbert NorrisAn Empress of the Second and Third Century, A.D. 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd, E
Lord Mayor Beckford, (1709-1770), c1771, (1925). Creator: UnknownLord Mayor Beckford, (1709-1770), c1771, (1925). Political figure in 18th-century London, who twice held the office of Lord Mayor of London (1762 and 1769)
Arab pearl-dealer, c1928. Creator: UnknownArab pearl-dealer, c1928. Merchant in elaborate robes. From " Die Welt in Bildern", (The World in Pictures), cigarette card album, c1928. [Georg A Jasmatzi, A.-G. Dresden, Germany]
The Ballroom at 17 Grosvenor Place, London, 1890. Creator: Henry Bedford Lemere (1864-1944)The Ballroom at 17 Grosvenor Place, London, 1890 (b/w photo). House owned and photography commissioned by Sir Arthur Knyvet Wilson, 3rd Baronet (1836-1909)
Mrs. Hastings, c1780s, (1925). Creator: UnknownMrs. Hutchings, 1925. From British Government in India, Volume Two, by Lord Curzon of Kedleston. [Cassell and Company Ltd, London, New York, Toronto and Melbourne, 1925]
Statue of Lord Clive, 1925. Creator: UnknownStatue of Lord Clive, 1925. From British Government in India, Volume Two, by Lord Curzon of Kedleston. [Cassell and Company Ltd, London, New York, Toronto and Melbourne, 1925]
Ball Room, Government House, 1925. Creator: UnknownBall Room, Government House, 1925. From British Government in India, Volume One, by Lord Curzon of Kedleston. [Cassell and Company Ltd, London, New York, Toronto and Melbourne, 1925]
A Lover of Art, c1868, (c1902). Creator: UnknownA Lover of Art, c1868, (c1902). After a painting in the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow. Victorian depiction of wealthy Romans in their villa. The man on the left is admiring a sculpture
Palais Stoclet, Brussels, Belgium, (c1905-1911), c2014-2017. Artist: Alan John AinsworthPalais Stoclet, Brussels, Belgium, c2014-2017. Joseph Hoffmann:
